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Dorel GM 2010 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT
Suitable for 6 month to approx 8 years of age or until
the child's shoulders reach the upper height marker
IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE
PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT
Model: GM 2010 & GMA 2010
Illustrations are representative only.
Design and style may vary.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT Suitable for 6 month to approx 8 years of age or until the child’s shoulders reach the upper height marker Model: GM 2010 & GMA 2010 Illustrations are representative only. Design and style may vary. IMPORTANT:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable for toddlers and older children. We welcome you as a valued customer, and trust that your child will enjoy many years of comfort and safety. No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash. However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or death! Table of ConTenTs...

  • Page 3: Warnings

    WaRnInG IMPoRTanT: ReTaIn foR fUTURe RefeRenCe THESE INSTRUCTIONS DETAIL THE SAFE USE, FITMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAT. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. NO SAFETY SEAT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY HOWEVER, PROPER USE OF THIS SEAT REDUCES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.
  • Page 4 THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON). • DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER. Contact Dorel (Australia) for genuine replacement part on 1300 809 526 • Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint.
  • Page 5 WaRnInG WHen UseD as a CHIlD ResTRaInT (6 MonTHs To 4 yeaRs aPPRoxIMaTely) • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. • A loose restraint or harness is dangerous. • Ensure the belt webbing is not twisted. WHen UseD as a boosTeR seaT (4 yeaRs To aPPRoxIMaTely 6 To 8 yeaRs) •...

  • Page 6: Warnings To Parents And Other Users

    WaRnInG To PaRenTs anD oTHeR UseRs • DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturer’s. • NEVER USE CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS. • DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged vehicle seat belt. •...

  • Page 7: Anchorage Fitting Installation

    New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle. Do not modify or alter this restraint in any way. Use only Dorel Australia recommended parts and accessories. Protect all webbing from possible damage by sharp edges and corners.
  • Page 8 IMPoRTanT Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child. The new type of clip anchorage system on child restraint must be used in the correct way. Be especially careful to use the clip in the following way. RIGHT Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the anchorage fitting.
  • Page 9 anCHoRaGe fITTInG InsTallaTIon (continue) If the car is fitted with a child restraint anchorage point. Locate the anchorage points behind the rear seating position (consult the car owner’s handbook for the location of the anchorage point). Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf / floor/ roof and install the at- tachment bolt as shown in Fig 1.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Seat Location

    Centre-line of seating position Attachment bolt A nchor Fitting S pacers (if required) Vehicle Metal V ehicle Trim Structure R einforcing Washer L ock Washer S ecuring Nut fig 3 Front of vehicle fig 2 Front of vehicle WaRnInG VeHICle seaT loCaTIon IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

  • Page 11: Correct Vehicle Position

    CoRReCT VeHICle PosITIon CoRReCT Use CoRReCT Use InCoRReCT Use...
  • Page 12 TeTHeR sTRaP anD HeaDResT aDJUsTMenT Adjust anchorage strap and remove slack. Pull loose end of strap to tighten. Press on the adjuster button Button with thumb and pull strap back through to loosen anchorage strap using strap which is attached to the seat. ToP anCHoRaGe sTRaP anchor hook To attach the anchorage...

  • Page 13: Reclining Backrest

    ReClInInG baCKResT To ReClIne baCKResT Push the backrest of the seat to recline it backward for greater comfort if needed. foR UPRIGHT PosITIon Pull the backrest of the seat forward in the upright position .
  • Page 14 FEATURES - TODDLER RESTRAINT WITH 6 POINT HARNESS FRONT VIEW opening slit in trim 1. Forward Facing Belt 6. Air Protect (If Fitted) Path Indicators 7. Harness Slot (Yellow) 2. Belt Mates 8. Armrest/Cover (If Fitted) (If Fitted) 3. Quick Release Buckle 9.

  • Page 15: Point Harness

    feaTURes - ToDDleR ResTRaInT WITH 6 PoInT HaRness baCK VIeW Trim style and design may vary. 11. Headrest/Trim 16. Pocket (Instruction Manual) 12. adjustable Headrest 17. booster seat belt Path button Indicators (5 Positions) (Red) 13. Tether strap 18. adjuster (Tether Strap) 14.

  • Page 16: Toddler Shoulder Height Marker

    ToDDleR sHoUlDeR HeIGHT MaRKeR LABEL 3 LABEL 2 LABEL 1 sHoUlDeRs MUsT be LABEL 1 aboVe THIs lIne CHanGe To boosTeR MoDe WHen LABEL 2 sHoUlDeRs ReaCH THIs lIne To be used in forward-facing position by children whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker label 1 (approximately 6 months of age) until their label 2...
  • Page 17 ToDDleR ResTRaInT InsTallaTIon UsInG laP-sasH only To be used with a lap sash belt only. The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25 mm below the child’s shoulders. noTe: If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should remain in a rear facing seat.
  • Page 18 PRePaRInG seaT To fIT yoUR CHIlD you MUsT make these adjustments with your child before you install the child restraint in the vehicle. Please adjust harness according to the infants shoulder height prior to installation. To aDJUsT sHoUlDeR sTRaP HeIGHT: Press the harness release lever at the front of seat.
  • Page 19 PRePaRInG seaT To fIT yoUR CHIlD sTeP 1 sTeP 2 sTeP 3 step 1 : Insert one buckle tongue as shown above. step 2 : Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated above. Listen for a ‘ClICK’. step 3 : Remember to always pull up on the harness straps to make sure buckle is locked properly.
  • Page 20 ToDDleR Use InsTallaTIon foRWaRD faCInG seaT InsTallaTIon: Thread the vehicle lap-sash belt through the yellow belt path indicators. Position the lap part around the armrest as illustrated. Thread the lap-sash belt between the seat back and trim. Thread the lap sash belt through the opening. Refer to illustration.

  • Page 21: Child Shoulder Height Marker

    CHIlD sHoUlDeR HeIGHT MaRKeR LABEL LABEL CHanGe To boosTeR MoDe WHen LABEL 2 sHoUlDeRs ReaCH THIs lIne sHoUlDeRs MUsT be LABEL 3 beloW THIs lIne To be used as a booster mode when the child shoulders label 2 are above the middle height marker until their label 3 shoulders reach the upper height marker...
  • Page 22 FEATURES - CHILD BOOSTER SEAT FRONT VIEW opening slit in trim 1. Headrest/Trim 6. Seat Trim 2. Car Lap-Sash Belt 7. Booster SeatBelt Path 3. Storage for buckle Indicators (Both Sides) 4. Storage for Harness 8. Cup Holder (Both Sides) Adjuster Strap 5.
  • Page 23 feaTURes - CHIlD boosTeR seaT baCK VIeW Thread the straps for storage Trim style and design may vary. 9. adjustable Headrest 14. adjuster (Tether Strap) button 15. Pocket (5 position) (Storage for 10. Tether strap Instruction manual) 11. Hook 16. anchorage fitting 12.

  • Page 24: Remove Harness System

    ReMoVe HaRness sysTeM Undo the straps from the splitter plate on the back of the child SPLITTER PLATE restraint. Pull harness adjuster strap forward to the maximum. See feature (6) on page 14. Roll the harness adjuster strap and store in the opening area under trim.
  • Page 25 boosTeR seaT InsTallaTIon UsInG laP-sasH only securing your Child In Vehicle Place the Booster Seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat equipped with lap-sash belt. Do noT place the booster seat in a vehicle without the tether strap attached to the vehicle’s anchor fitting.
  • Page 26 BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION USING LAP-SASH ONLY Correct Shoulder Position To ensure the correct head support is obtained, the bottom of the headrest MUST be even or slightly higher with the top of child’s shoulders as illustrated. If the vehicle seat belt lays across child’s neck or NOTE : face, then readjust the headrest height.

  • Page 27: The Next Seat For Your Child

    THe nexT seaT foR yoUR CHIlD HeaDResT aT HIGHesT PosITIon sHoUlDeRs MUsT be beloW THIs lIne The booster seat is unsuitable for the occupant when the shoulders are above the upper marker (label 3) . The child needs to be moved into the next form of child restraint (a bigger booster seat or a child harness) when they reach the top shoulder height marker.

  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    CaRe anD MaInTenanCe noTe: Remove harness as described on page 24. Headrest cover: Adjust the booster seat headrest to its highest position. Separate velcro at the back of the headrest and remove cover. Main body cover: Separate velcro at the back of the seat. Pull off the elastics around the armrest and remove cover off the seat.
  • Page 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE VELCRO The insert is to be used from 6 months to approximately 1 year) To Remove insert To remove the insert, separate the velcro 2 places. Refer to illustration above. Undo the buckle and pull the insert out. To replace insert Feed the crotch part of the buckle through the opening...

  • Page 30: Shoulder Height Markers

    If damage is found, DO NOT try to modify the safety seat. Replace the safety seat. • IMPORTANT - Only genuine replacement parts supplied by Dorel Australia Pty Ltd can be used on the Convertible Booster Seat.
  • Page 31 DO NOT oil any part of the buckle and allow buckle to dry. IMPORTANT - Only genuine replacement parts supplied by IGC Dorel Pty Ltd can be used on the Convertible Booster Seat.
  • Page 32 AND RE MEDIES OF THE CONSUMER UNDER A LAW IN RELATION TO THE GOODS OR SERVICES TO WHICH THE WARRANTY RELATES. DOREL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH YOUR CHOICE OF A REFUND, REPAIR OR EXCHANGE (WHERE POSSIBLE) FOR THIS PRODUCT IF IT BECOMES DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

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